January 13, 2027
5:00 PM PST
Welcome Reception
5:00 - 6:00 PM
January 14, 2027
7:00 AM PST
Registration Open
7:00 AM
Breakfast
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:00 AM PST
Plant Tour
8:00 - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM PST
Lunch
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM PST
Strategies for Sustainable Growth: Turning Opportunities into Results
12:30 - 1:30 PM
SPEAKER:
Vice President, Business Development - Performance Matters
Vice President, Business Development - Performance Matters
Currie Gilbert is Vice President of Business Development at Performance Matters, where he develops and grows key partnerships with independent owner-operators in the textile rental services industry. With more than 20 years of business development experience, Currie focuses on building lasting client relationships and creating sustainable, long-term value.
Currie joined Performance Matters in 2014 and has worked closely with leaders at all organizational levels, from executive teams to frontline management. He holds a B.A. in Finance from Appalachian State University and brings extensive experience in relationship development, strategic growth, and industry partnerships.
January 14, 2027
12:30 - 1:30 PM
Growth doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a clear strategy, disciplined execution, and a focus on the right opportunities. This session will explore practical approaches for driving sustainable business growth, from strengthening customer relationships and improving retention to identifying new revenue opportunities and optimizing sales efforts. Attendees will gain actionable insights for developing a growth strategy that strengthens performance and delivers long-term value.
SPEAKER:
Vice President, Business Development - Performance Matters
1:30 PM PST
Networking Break
1:30 - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM PST
Benchmarking for Better Business: Turning Performance Data into Profitability
2:00 - 3:00 PM
SPEAKER:
Former President & CEO - Up To Date Laundry
Former President & CEO - Up To Date Laundry
Mark Carter is the former President and CEO of Up To Date Laundry, a leading provider of commercial laundry and linen services. Under his leadership, Up To Date Laundry has grown into one of the largest healthcare laundries on the East Coast through strategic growth, operational excellence, and industry innovation. He previously worked at G&K Services as a General Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region.
January 14, 2027
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Understanding how your organization performs is essential to making smarter business decisions and improving profitability. This session will explore how benchmarking and key performance indicators can help organizations evaluate financial and operational performance, identify areas of opportunity, and focus improvement efforts where they can have the greatest impact. Attendees will gain practical insights into using performance data to make informed decisions, strengthen operations, and drive sustainable profitability.
SPEAKER:
Former President & CEO - Up To Date Laundry